Words Like SEIZE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SEIZE.

40 Alternative Words Similar to seize

1 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
2 Prehend Verb      Synonym Words Like Prehend
3 Clutch Verb      Synonym Words Like Clutch
4 Appropriate Verb      Synonym Words Like Appropriate
5 Capture Verb      Synonym Words Like Capture
6 Conquer Verb      Synonym Words Like Conquer
7 Attach Verb      Synonym Words Like Attach
8 Sequester Verb      Synonym Words Like Sequester
9 Assume Verb      Synonym Words Like Assume
10 Usurp Verb      Synonym Words Like Usurp
11 Arrogate Verb      Synonym Words Like Arrogate
12 Grab Verb      Synonym Words Like Grab
13 Fascinate Verb      Synonym Words Like Fascinate
14 Hook Verb      Synonym Words Like Hook
15 Intrigue Verb      Synonym Words Like Intrigue
16 Overtake Verb      Synonym Words Like Overtake
17 Take Verb      Synonym Words Like Take
18 Seizing Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Seizing
19 Fasten Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Fasten
20 Fix Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Fix
21 Snap Verb      Hyponym Words Like Snap
22 Collar Verb      Hyponym Words Like Collar
23 Catch Verb      Hyponym Words Like Catch
24 Grip Verb      Hyponym Words Like Grip
25 Arrest Verb      Hyponym Words Like Arrest
26 Grapple Verb      Hyponym Words Like Grapple
27 Apprehend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Apprehend
28 Clasp Verb      Hyponym Words Like Clasp
29 Get Verb      Hyponym Words Like Get
30 Snatch Verb      Hyponym Words Like Snatch
31 Clench Verb      Hyponym Words Like Clench
32 Wrest Verb      Hyponym
33 Nobble Verb      Hyponym Words Like Nobble
34 Kidnap Verb      Hyponym Words Like Kidnap
35 Abduct Verb      Hyponym Words Like Abduct
36 Pirate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Pirate
37 Annex Verb      Hyponym Words Like Annex
38 Takeover Verb      Hypernym Words Like Takeover
39 Carry Verb      Hyponym Words Like Carry
40 Distrain Verb      Hyponym Words Like Distrain

10 examples of seize

1 a fever seizes a patient
2 the sheriff seized the debtor's goods
3 to seize an idea
4 to seize ropes
5 She clutched her purse
6 The mother seized her child by the arm
7 Birds of prey often seize small mammals
8 The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages
9 He was seized with a dreadful disease
10 The patient was seized with unbearable pains

10 definitions of seize

1 To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
2 To take possession of by force.
3 To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly.
4 To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority.
5 To fasten; to fix.
6 To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly.
7 To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline.
8 take hold of; grab
9 take or capture by force
10 affect
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